Head of School

Shortlanesend School, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DA

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer Term 2026

• Closing date

  4 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 1.0FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L6-L10

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who has energy, passion, vision and desire to help our children reach their full potential across a broad and balanced curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

Aspire Academy Trust, a partnership of 37 Cornish primary schools, seeks to appoint a full time, permanent Head of School for Shortlanesend School. At Shortlanesend School,our aim is to provide the children in our care with the best possible start in life and to support them develop into confident individuals, who understand their rights and responsibilities as members of our school and wider community.

Our strapline statement: 'Where children smile, learn and excel'underpins all we set out to achieve for our children. It equally applies to our staff who are passionate and dedicated to their individual roles, rise to any challenge and enjoy the supportive and fun ethos of being at Shortlanesend School.

Aspire is committed to the professional development of all its staff and Heads of School are provided with a rich programme of professional development. Leaders at all levels enjoy effective support from the Core Services Team.For further information on the role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Lisa McGinty on hello@shortlanesend.org.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Aspire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Shortlanesend School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 156 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shortlanesend-school

Arranging a visit to Shortlanesend School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@aspireacademytrust.org.

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